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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844, 1,163.56 and 595.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844, 1,163.56 and 595.60 is: 821.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844 : 1,163.56 = 595.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844/1,163.56 = 595.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844x = 1,163.56 × 595.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844x = 693,016.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,016.34/844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.11

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